On a recent spring day, Melissa Block and food writer Mark Bittman visited a farmer's market in McLean, Va. Their mission: gather a basketful of ingredients and see what they could cook up. Their haul ...

This recipe originally appeared in The Nosher. These beet pancakes are great for using up a variety of other root vegetables. Using a food processor will make quick work of the shredding aspect of the ...

Roasting the beets adds to their natural sweetness, allowing for less sugar in the batter and a healthier breakfast all around. Set oven to 400 degrees. Wash and trim beets of stems, wrap in foil, and ...

In "Quick & Dirty," Salon Food's Mary Elizabeth Williams serves up simplified recipes and shortcuts for exhausted cooks just like you — because quick and dirty should still be delicious. My daughter ...

With the first night of Hanukkah around the corner, many friends have asked me for ways to cook something different for their home celebrations of the Festival of Lights. I certainly think about that ...

Melissa Block and food writer Mark Bittman visit a farmer's market, and return with ingredients for a springtime meal that features an unusual use... Beet Pancakes and Frittatas with Bittman On a ...

Melissa Block enjoys lunch: A bok choy frittata and a green salad topped with asparagus and grilled beef. On a recent spring day, Melissa Block and food writer Mark Bittman visited a farmer's market ...

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